Communication of Transportation for September
A direct email or mail out will be sent to parents/caregivers of students with special needs who are transported in September. The email/mail out will reach families near the end of August.
Transportation Process for Students with Special Needs
WRDSB
Parents/Caregivers > School > Special Education Consultant > STSWR Special Education Transportation Planner > Special Education Consultant, School & Parents/Caregivers notified
WCDSB
Parents/Caregivers > School > Superintendent of Business > STSWR Special Education Transportation Planner > School & Parents/Caregivers notified
Transportation Process for Special Approvals
WRDSB
Parents/Caregivers > School Principal > School Superintendent > STSWR Special Education Transportation Planner > School & Parents/Caregivers Notified
WCDSB
Parents/Caregivers > School Principal > Superintendent of Business > STSWR Special Education Transportation Planner > School & Parents/Caregivers notified
Expectations at Bus Stop
All students should be ready for pick up at their designated stop at least 5 minutes prior to pick up time
Met at Stop
Students with special needs should be accompanied and met at stop according to the student’s needs. If a student is not met at the stop and should be, the student will be taken back to the school. If a student is returned back to school, the bus/taxi company should contact school to ensure someone is there to meet the student.
Equipment Booster Seats & Harnesses
- At home the parent or caregiver is responsible to assist the student opening a door or buckling/unbuckling the seatbelt, harness, booster seat or car seat.
- At the school, staff is responsible to assist the student opening a door, bucking/unbuckling the seatbelt, harness, booster seat or car seat. The school bus/taxi driver will not buckle or unbuckle the students; they will observe that it is done correctly.
- Wheelchair lifts are to be operated by the Driver only. Parents/caregivers are responsible for the safety of the wheelchair. If the driver has any issues with safety of the wheelchair, the student is not to be transported.
Bus Rules
- No food or drink is allowed on the bus/taxi.
Cancellations
- Parents/caregivers are to contact the taxi or bus company directly if the student does not require the taxi due to illness, vacation, etc.